We can all go through a time in our life where we just need a good space to be heard. 

• to understand our relationships
• to be in a supported, non-judgmental environment.
• to reflect and take stock of our emotions.
• to be understood.
• to learn highly effective coping strategies.
• to clear up confusion.
• to speak to a professional in confidence.
• to get some clarity and focus back into our lives.
• to be able to move on from traumatic life events
• or just understand why we are the way we are.
• to start to make much wanted and needed changes in behaviour patterns that limit our relationships and potential.

Supportive Counselling? If this is what you are looking for Online & Wetherby Counsellor Yasmin can help.

I acknowledge for those wanting to make a change, to move forward, the process can be difficult. On the surface in some ways easier to ignore the problem. Or perhaps the thought of change too overwhelming? You might not be ready or you simply don't want to change. You might just want support and bounce thoughts with a qualified professional therapist. That's all O.K with me. We can decide together where you want to go with your therapy and how you envisage that therapeutic journey.

The fact you are reading this or thinking of finding a qualified counsellor takes courage. It would not be unusual to feel a little unsure about seeking counselling help. Engaging in therapy for the first time is a big step and it can feel baffling and discouraging. This is to be expected.

It is important you take your time in deciding on a therapist. I work online & from my private practice LS22 6LR making it easily accessible from the A1 motorway.

My Wetherby practice is on the High St. This is my own private practice, my therapy room is not available to other therapists. This gives me peace of mind that my premises have minimum limited clients through the premises.

Feel free to take a look around my website - and if you connect with something you read get in touch and let me know what you need from me.

I support adults - individuals & couples counselling. I also offer support to young people and seniors.

I offer therapy on a short term and long term basis, dependent on clients need.

I provide fact to face counselling and online therapy.

Counselling is an intervention that involves creating a safe, nurturing and confidential relationship between therapist and client. Therapeutic counselling provides you eventually with the opportunity to evaluate and evolve your understanding of how you view and relate to self and the people around you. Understanding your relating patterns can give you a better understanding of yourself and improve relationships with others.

I fully appreciate sometimes we just can't say the words. When talking isn't easy, my belief is creative mediums are essential in the therapy process. You can learn more about my theoretical approach.

As a qualified counsellor offering therapeutic counselling  I can

• pass on knowledge of highly effective coping skills, techniques and strategies to help you improve quality of life in under 15 minutes a day.  I believe passionately in resourcing the client.
• be supportive in helping you work out how to have a better relationship with self and others.
• support and gently guide you in the direction of increased self-awareness and personal development by understanding you.
• be empathetic towards you and your situation.
• provide help for anxiety, depression and low self esteem.

Read more about my approach in sessions and learn more about the issues I work with.

Wetherby Counsellor Yasmin, Supporting Clients To Achieve Positive Changes

My belief is relationship with self is at the core of all issues. I have significant experience and expertise in having helped people with a range of issues.  These are (not limited to), they include:-

• emotional eating
• low depression/ generalised anxiety
• low self esteem
• anger management
• child/ childhood related issues
• obsessive compulsive disorders
• antisocial personality
• conflict in relationships family, friends
• feeling lonely and isolated
• drug abuse
• bipolar disorder
• sexual abuse
• couples issues
• narcissistic personality
• low self esteem
• borderline personality
• bullying
• cultural identity
• sex addiction
• different types of relationship issues

A more in depth list client issues I have experience with can be found here.

My Counsellors and Psychotherapists Training

What type of therapist or techniques is in itself can be confusing. CBT Therapist? Play Therapy? Human Givens? BACP Registered? (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists ) Psychotherapist and Counsellor? Or a Life Coach? With so many options where does one start and what does it all mean?

I am an integrative counsellor trained in the Relational Approach. I have received additional training in

• Pluralistic Approach - means I integrate a number of techniques/ orientations dependent on my clients
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT Therapy)
• Creative Therapies
• Person Centered
• Gestalt
• Transactional Analysis
• Existential
• Solution Focused
• Psychodynamic
• Creative Writing

I am committed to ongoing training so I can share with clients latest developments, strategies and techniques. There are always new advances in mental health.

I offer Counselling, Psychotherapy, Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I take a holistic approach to our mental health, by this I mean always looking at the bigger picture - sleep, diet, exercise, social support network.

I am creator of the Empty Chair Cards, a resource for therapists and a published poet. I am also the founder of the K Plan. A Wellness plan for the emotional eater.

Although good work can come out of missed sessions, in some cases I will have to charge a cancellation fee. This is discussed when we agree on a contract between us. I think it is important to decide jointly on a cancellation policy - our time is as important as each others.

When I contract I have a general "terms & conditions", but the actually contract of how, when, if what we discuss and conclude together.

Currently I offer Online counselling

For counselling in Wetherby I am available from my private practice in Wetherby, LS22 West Yorkshire.

I am on the High St in Wetherby, with free car parking close by.

This location is easily accessible from the A1 (M) junction 46, Leeds, Boston-Spa, Green Hammerton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, North Leeds, Tadcaster, York and surrounding areas.